Envelope construction
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:
●Weight: See Paper specifications for supported envelope weight.
●Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lay flat with less than 6 mm (0.3 inch) curl and should not contain air. (Envelopes that trap air can cause problems.)
●Condition: Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
●Sizes in optional Tray 1: See Supported sizes of paper for input and output for supported paper sizes.
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a
Envelopes with
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to good print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope creating an air bubble, then the envelope might wrinkle during printing.
Card stock and heavy paper
For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than 216 g/m2 (58 lb bond) in optional Tray 1 or 199 g/m2 (53 lb) in other trays. Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.
Card stock construction
●Smoothness: 135 to 216 g/m2 (36 to 58 lb bond) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100 to 180 Sheffield.
●Construction: Card stock should lay flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inches) of curl.
●Condition: Make sure card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
●Sizes: See the sizes listed for Optional Tray 1.
Note | Before loading card stock in optional Tray 1, make sure it is regular in shape and not damaged. |
| Also, make sure the cards are not stuck together. |
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